IVE Releases Highlight Medley for Their 2nd Full Album “REVIVE+”; Dual Title Tracks and Member Solo Songs Unveiled
IVE released a highlight medley video for their 2nd full album “REVIVE+” to intensify anticipation for their Comeback.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Achieves Global Success, Remaining at the Top of Billboard and UK Charts for Extended Periods
The original soundtrack (OST) for Netflix’s original animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” titled “Golden,” has maintained a long-term position at the top of global charts, dominating the worldwide music market.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” OST Sets New Record as Longest-Running No. 1 for a 21st-Century Female Group
“The Golden” theme song from Netflix’s original animation “KPop Demon Hunters” is dominating global music charts.…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Makes Solo Chart Debut, All Members Now Have Billboard Hot 100 Entries; TWICE’s 10th Anniversary Album Reaches 11th Place on Billboard 200
BLACKPINK member Jisoo made her first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 as a solo artist, enabling BLACKPINK to become the first K-pop girl group in history whose entire lineup has individually entered the chart.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 325 Million Views, Driving 17% Growth in Netflix’s Q3 Revenue
The Sony-produced and Netflix-distributed animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has set a new record for the highest number of views in Netflix’s history, establishing itself as a global cultural phenomenon.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Achieves Global Success with 325 Million Views and OST Reigning at No. 1 for Three Months Straight
The Sony-produced and Netflix-distributed animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has recorded the largest global success in history.…
Netflix’s “KPOP Demon Hunters” Exceeds 325 Million Views; Unprecedented Toy Licensing Deal with Mattel and Hasbro
Netflix’s animated film “KPOP Demon Hunters” has accumulated 325 million views worldwide 91 days after its release in June, establishing itself as Netflix’s most popular film to date.…
BuzzFeed Celeb Launches Podcast ‘Phone A Fangirl’ to Connect K-POP Idols with Fans
BuzzFeed Celeb has launched a new podcast titled “Phone A Fangirl” that directly links fans with K-POP idols. Announced on October 16, 2025, this program focuses on K-POP culture and features idols answering fans’ questi…
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W Korea’s Breast Cancer Campaign at the Center of Controversy as Event Featuring BTS and aespa Criticized as a “Celebrity Party”
W Korea’s annual breast cancer awareness campaign, “Love Your W 2025,” has faced criticism for losing its credibility as a serious disease outreach initiative.…
K-POP Accelerates Global Expansion... "Still Heart Club" Fan-Involved Band Survival Show Launches, BuzzFeed Podcast Debuts
Mnet’s global band-making survival show “Still Heart Club” is drawing attention for its fan-participation system as it prepares to premiere on October 21 at 10 p.m.…
Explosive Growth of K-pop Fan Culture in the Philippines, Japan, and Beyond... Expansion of Podcasts and Immersive Experiences
K-pop is evolving beyond being merely a musical genre to become a global lifestyle phenomenon. In key Asian markets such as the Philippines and Japan, fan engagement content and experiential spaces are surging rapidly, e…
“KPop Demon Hunters” Is the Top Halloween Costume in the U.S. in 2025 – Rumi, Joy, and Mira Dominate the List
“The KPop Demon Hunters” characters emerged as the most popular Halloween costumes during the 2025 season in the United States.…
Netflix Sets All-Time High Record as K-POP Demon Hunters Becomes a Global Phenomenon
Netflix’s animated film “K-POP Demon Hunters” has achieved the best performance in the platform’s history, establishing itself as a worldwide cultural phenomenon.…
'Golden' Holds Billboard No. 1 for 8 Consecutive Weeks; First Female-Vocal Hot 100 Chart-Topping Song in K-POP History
Since its release in June, when A.J., Audrey Nuuna, and Lay Aimi—voice actors and singers for KPop Demon Hunters—covered songs for the film’s animated characters—their musical success has surpassed expectations.…
Netflix’s Most Successful Release Ever: “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds 32.5 Billion Views, Becoming a Global Cultural Phenomenon
“KPop Demon Hunters,” now recorded as Netflix’s most-watched series in history, has reached over 32.5 billion views and established itself as a worldwide cultural phenomenon.…
Gumi City to Host “2025 K-POP Concert” on October 31···Xiumin, PROMISE9, and N.Flying to Perform
Gumi City will hold the “2025 Gumi K-POP Concert” at 7 p.m. on October 31 at the Daewon Stadium of the National Geumoo Institute of Science and Technology.…
BLACKPINK Ranks Third in November’s Star Brand Reputation Rankings
According to the analysis of star brand reputation for November 2025 released by the Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute on the 29th, BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) finished in third place.…
Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” Exceeds All-Time View Counts, Becoming a Global Cultural Phenomenon
Netflix’s animated series “KPop Demon Hunters” has sparked worldwide enthusiasm and set new records for the streaming platform.…
From Fifty Fifty to EXO-CBX: Contract Breach Disputes Erupting Across the K-POP Industry
The K-POP industry is facing turmoil due to contract breach disputes. Industry insiders warn that such conflicts could undermine the foundation of the industry.…
Shadows Behind the K-POP Industry: Contract Disputes, Human Rights Issues, and Corporate Mismanagement Exposed
As the K-POP industry expands as a global cultural force, various deep-rooted problems within it are gradually coming to light.…
Netflix Animation ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Achieves Record-Breaking Success; OST ‘Golden’ Ranks No. 1 on UK Charts for 8 Weeks
Netflix’s animated musical film ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ became the most-watched movie in streaming platform history just three months after its release in June.…
Filipino K-Pop Idol JL Says “Becoming an Idol Feels Like a Dream” as the Era of Global K-Pop Begins
Stories of foreign members who represent the globalization era of K-Pop are attracting attention. JL, the Filipino member of boy group AHOF, expressed his joy of being a K-Pop idol by saying, “It really feels like a drea…
Virtual K-POP Idols Moving Toward Legal Protection and Technological Expansion
Virtual K-POP idols are strengthening their position within the entertainment industry by pursuing both legal protection and technological advancements.…
IVE Ranks First in September’s Idol Group Brand Reputation Rankings, Surpassing BLACKPINK and BTS
IVE secured the top position in the September 2025 idol group brand reputation survey. The Korea Enterprise Reputation Research Institute released its findings after analyzing over 75.96 million pieces of big data relate…
Netflix Animation “KPop Demon Hunters” Crosses 300 Million Views, Claiming Top Spots on Billboard’s Single and Album Charts
Netflix’s animation “KPop Demon Hunters” has set a new historical record. Released on June 20, this 100-minute fantasy musical surpassed 301,420,000 views as of September 14, becoming the first Netflix film to reach 300…